Upper School Strength & Conditioning Coach (AY26-27)

Reports To: Director of Athletics

Start Date: November 30, 2026

Days & Hours : 5 days a week with some flexibility

Compensation: A season-long stipend of $2,500.00-$3,500.00 *

• Stipend will be adjusted to reflect the number of days of availability.
  
  

We are looking for Strength & Conditioning Coaches to join our team! We have openings for both morning and afternoon sessions, with classes typically running from 7:00–8:00 a.m. and anywhere from 3:30 to 5:15 pm., up to five days per week. Please share your availability, including which days you are available and whether you prefer morning sessions, afternoon sessions, or both.

About Buckingham Browne & Nichols

Located in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Buckingham Browne & Nichols is a day school that engages students in grades Pre-K through 12 in a rich and invigorating educational experience of the highest quality. The school excels at helping students discover their unique talents and passions and develop those strengths to the fullest. The curriculum is challenging, forward-thinking, innovative, and flexible, designed to help qualified students, from a range of backgrounds and with a wide spectrum of talents and interests, reach new levels of accomplishment. Co-curricular opportunities in athletics, the arts, community service, and other areas add important dimensions to students’ learning. Students learn on three age and developmentally-appropriate campuses. At every grade, BB&N takes full advantage of the range of opportunities its locations afford.

Responsibilities

BB&N is committed to becoming an anti-racist institution. This commitment is integral to the mission and vision of the School. BB&N is an academically excellent, diverse, and inclusive community where students develop into lifelong learners who lead with kindness, curiosity, and integrity. We prepare students to be responsible and open-minded as they engage with the world around them. Our school is guided by the core values of:

• Inquiry, in which we promote curiosity and critical thinking to inspire a lifelong love of learning.
• Integrity, in which we strive to be honest, conscientious, and accountable in our actions, even when no one is watching.
• Belonging, in which we foster a culture of respect, well-being, and connection that values all individuals and empowers them to discover and be their authentic selves.
• Kindness, in which we strengthen our communities by recognizing our common humanity and treating ourselves and others with respect and compassion.
  
  

The vibrancy and vitality we feel in the classrooms, hallways, stages, and playing fields of BB&N derive from the people who are here. At its root are the varied interests and experiences, the different backgrounds, cultures, religions, views, and perspectives that our students and faculty bring to their classes and families bring to myriad activities. Each of us adds to the richness of another’s experience. Working and playing together teaches us lifelong lessons about appreciating, knowing, understanding, and learning from each other.

Summary Description

BB&N is seeking two Upper School Strength & Conditioning Coaches for morning and afternoon/evening sessions, with openings available for both time slots. The Strength & Conditioning Coach will report to the Director of Athletics and work closely with the Associate Director of Athletics. The BB&N Athletic Department expects its coaches to operate within the athletic philosophy of BB&N and adhere to the BB&N coaches’ manual as well as the Independent School League (ISL) and New England Preparatory School Athletic Council (NEPSAC).

Key Tasks And Responsibilities

Key functions for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Designing and implementing a strength training and conditioning program for upper school students who sign up for the season in conjunction with another strength and conditioning coach.
• Tracking athlete attendance and athlete progression in conjunction with another strength and conditioning coach.
• Upholding policies and procedures for the strength and conditioning program in accordance with the NSCA Strength and Conditioning Professional Standards Guidelines.
• Communicating with students relevant information regarding the schedule and program.
• Supervising the behavior of students in the strength and conditioning rooms.
• Seeking assistance should emergencies arise.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements, Skills, And Competencies

The ideal candidate is approachable, knowledgeable, collaborative, energetic, organized, flexible, and eager to be an active member of a dynamic athletic and learning community. Bachelor’s degree preferred. Certification as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) is preferred, but not required.

In Addition, The Ideal Candidate Will Demonstrate

• Desire to work with high school-aged students.
• Commitment to working in and fostering an inclusive community.
• Effective and responsible communication with students and attention to detail.
• Commitment to an inclusive and equitable approach to all student-athletes.
• High standards of professional conduct with strong interpersonal skills to handle disputes, challenges, or conflicts that may arise among athletes.
• Adjust coaching methods based on individual athletes' needs, team dynamics, and changing circumstances.
  
  

Upper School Coaching Schedule

• All Coaches Meeting on Thursday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m.
• The position runs from November 30, 2026 through February 2027.
  
  

Holidays when school is not in session include*:

• Thanksgiving: Tuesday, November 24, 2026 - Sunday, November 29, 2026
• Winter Break: Friday, December 18, 2026 - Sunday, January 3, 2027
• Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day: Monday, January 18, 2027
• President’s Day & Day After: Monday, February 15, 2027 & Tuesday, February 26, 2027
• Varsity Practices & Tournaments may occur during the break
  
  

To Apply

Please visit the Careers at BB&N page to complete your online application. Please upload your Cover Letter, Resume, and Reference List. Successful candidates submit complete applications, inclusive of all requested materials, and respond to all posting questions completely and thoughtfully.

Buckingham Browne & Nichols School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, age, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any non-job-related physical or mental disability. We welcome candidates who will increase our diversity; we encourage candidates of color and all diverse candidates to apply.